Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
31/01/2024
Holy Father Receives Ambassador in Audience
On January 27th, 2024, the final day of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Ambassadors Conference the Holy Father received in private audience all the participating ambassadors. He highlighted the…
Latest Embassy News
10/12/2025
25th Anniversary of the Palermo Protocol Observed in Rome
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative, had the honor of participating in the high-level conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Despite global efforts, human trafficking continues to expand, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. Leaders of the Order of Malta, government officials, international organizations, and civil society gathered to strengthen coordinated action and improve implementation of existing legal standards to better protect victims and dismantle trafficking networks. H.E. the Grand Chancellor, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the Honorable Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, delivered strong and well-received remarks, underscoring the urgency of renewed global commitment and concrete operational measures. Human trafficking is not only a crime — it is a direct assault on human dignity. Today’s discussions reinforced the need for collective, sustained, and decisive action to eradicate this global scourge.
25/10/2025
Worldwide Surgical Missions, Friends of the Order of Malta in Africa, and the Permanent Representation of the Order of Malta to the African Union Announce Successful Fundraiser Supporting Medical Aid in Burundi
Worldwide Surgical Missions, in conjunction with the Friends of the Order of Malta in Africa and the Permanent Representation of the Order of Malta to the African Union, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a fundraising event held on October 23 at 6:00 PM at a private residence in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
13/08/2025
Ambassador Addresses G20 Interfaith Forum 2025 on Africa’s Interfaith and Humanitarian Leadership
At the G20 Interfaith Forum 2025 in Cape Town, Ambassador Michael P. Murphy, KM, representing the Permanent Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the African Union, called for interfaith cooperation to be placed at the heart of Africa’s peace, health, and resilience strategies.
International News
20/10/2026
Slovakia Contributes to the Humanitarian Activities of the Order of Malta in Lebanon
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Rastislav…
16/10/2026
Grand Chancellor of Order of Malta Speaks at FAO World Food Forum Closing Ceremony
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, spoke today at the closing ceremony of the World Food Forum 2026, organized by the Food…
16/10/2026
Order of Malta opens novitiate in Rome
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, established almost 1,000 years ago with the approval of Pope Paschal II, today announced the establishment of its first novitiate since the mid-18th century….